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The latest environment news looking at developments in the world of agriculture and aquaculture, along with the management of plastic waste, pollution and climate modelling

PFAS pollution could cost the EU €440bn by 2050, report warns

According to the report, if current levels of PFAS pollution continue unchecked until 2050, the total cost to the EU could reach €440bn.

Harvard study shows reduced PFAS levels in North Atlantic pilot whales

Harvard study finds that, since phaseout efforts began, concentrations of PFAS in North Atlantic pilot whales are more than 60% lower.

Where science meets the soil and the sea to power the bioeconomy

Discover how marine and freshwater biodiversity is powering a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. Click to find out more.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 global targets designed to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. Our latest Environment news includes updates from organisations looking to tackle Goal 11, Goal 12, and Goal 13.

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EU strengthens import controls on food safety

The European Commission has established a taskforce to reinforce the Union’s ability to ensure imports meet food safety standards.

The scale of Australia’s PFAS chemicals in drinking water challenge

Friends of the Earth Australia summarise the current state of the PFAS challenge in Australia and measures to combat it.

EU must invest €70bn per year in climate adaptation, study finds

A new report highlights that climate adaptation is crucial for reducing exposure to increasing climate hazards and improving resilience.

Vetigenics: Advancing precision immunotherapies for companion animals

Discover how Vetigenics integrates scientific expertise with a clear strategic vision to advance precision therapies for companion animals.

Enough NOx – a new way to reduce the most common human-made environmental pollution

Spectrum Blue considers the harmful effects of nitrogen oxides on health and the environment, and current strategies for managing emissions.

Sustainable Foods 2026: Shaping the future supply chain

Sustainable Foods 2026 focuses on four key pillars: Health & Nutrition, Food Security, Net Zero and Regenerative Agriculture.

PTFE-coated cookware and possible alternatives

Discover the concerns around PTFE as a coating for pans and cookware, and explores the potential alternatives being researched currently.

Electron beam technology emerges as a new weapon against PFAS pollution

Electron beam technology offers a powerful new method to break down PFAS pollution in water and soil, providing an efficient alternative.

€6.5m project set to improve air quality across Ireland

PEACE-Air will tackle three major sources of air pollution: solid fuel burning, transport emissions, and agricultural ammonia. Find out more.

PFAS: What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can we clean them up?

CSIRO scientists share insights into what forever chemicals are, and how they can be destroyed safely, and for good?

Making the transition to PFAS-free firefighting foam

Jensen Hughes offers guidance on how the fire safety industry can support the phase out of PFAS in firefighting foam.

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Animal Health News

The latest animal health news, research, and developments

Vetigenics: Advancing precision immunotherapies for companion animals

Discover how Vetigenics integrates scientific expertise with a clear strategic vision to advance precision therapies for companion animals.

Kyrexa: Driving kinder cancer care for pets, inspired by the close parallels between animal and human cancer

Kyrexa is advancing cancer treatment for companion animals through comparative oncology, with their lead drug rimcazole.

New veterinary medicines regulation reduces animal health burdens

New regulation will change how the VMD assesses and monitors veterinary medicine packaging to ensure proportionate oversight.

The importance of avian influenza vaccination for a sustainable future

Ceva Animal Health stresses why vaccine development is crucial to tackling the increasing threat of avian influenza.

Climate Modelling News

The latest climate modelling news, research, and developments

€6.5m project set to improve air quality across Ireland

PEACE-Air will tackle three major sources of air pollution: solid fuel burning, transport emissions, and agricultural ammonia. Find out more.

Copernicus data shows 11 straight record years as 2025 nears the hottest year ever

Copernicus data show 2025 narrowly missed the hottest year on record, as temperatures crossed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels over 3 years.

Climate adaptation investment key to Europe’s future, warns EEA

EEA urges climate adaptation investments to protect Europe’s economy, infrastructure, and competitiveness from escalating extreme weather.

Turning undersea cables into a global natural hazard and environmental monitoring system

Researchers are exploring how undersea cables for communication can double up as environmental and seismic sensors.
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